Tornado Alert (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) [Paperback]

Franklyn M. Branley (Author), Giulio Maestro (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2

‘Branley explains these powerful storms in simple terms young children can understand. He describes the funnel cloud and how it forms and [tells] what to do during a tornado. The book ends on a comfortable note, that the idea is not to panic but to know what to do to ensure safety.’ —BL.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3 Another excellent addition to this science series that has opened up a host of subjects to young readers. This book tells what tornadoes look like, why they occur, when they occur, and what to do when one strikes. A few incidents of disastrous tornadoes are mentioned, such as the time when a tornado in Minnesota lifted a passenger train from its tracks and carried it 80 feet through the air. The writing is clear, concise, and rhythmic. Maestro's color drawings are also clear and understandable, and fit well with the book's design. This book is for younger audiences than Fradin's Disaster ! Tornados (Childrens, 1982). It should be just the thing for young readers interested in the subject. Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Pub . Lib . , Ill.
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About the Author

Franklyn M. Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium. In 1960, he originated the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Dr. Branley was the author of over 150 science books for children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Collins; 1 edition (March 16, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064450945
• ISBN-13: 978-0064450942
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 8.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #99 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Weather

More About the Author

Franklyn Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planeterium. In 1960, he originated the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, dedicated to explaining science to young children and encouraging them to explore their world. Dr. Branley is the author of over 150 science books for children.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book might blow you away..., April 9, 2000

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This review is from: Tornado Alert: This is a Let's Read and Find Out Science Book (Library Binding)

...with it's ability to explain this twist of nature at a level young children can understand. I was most impressed with the fact that not only does it describe the scientific aspects of tornado formation in simple terms, it also discusses tornado safety by giving kids several examples of where they might be when a tornado hits and the best place to take cover for each situation. While the publisher lists ages 4-8 as the targeted reading level, I found with our library groups at school that our 9-11 year olds were very interested in it as well. If you have younger children and live in an area where tornadoes are a real threat, I highly recommend using this book to introduce tornado safety.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It does a thorough job, April 4, 2005

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K. Whitt "astronomommy" (Wiscsonsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tornado Alert (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

I got this book from the library this spring to explain tornadoes to my 4-year-old son. It covered everything it needed to in one small and attractive book. The pages are not too long that he was not able to sit through it, and the illustrations are attractive and provoking. First it explains what a tornado is, where they occur, how they occur, when, and finally what to do if you encounter one. It does touch on the damage that a tornado causes, including speaking briefly about deaths. But I thought it was done in a straightforward manner and did not dwell on the topic or sensationalize it. I definitely think kids from the age of 4 and up could handle all the information in this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, February 6, 2010

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This review is from: Tornado Alert (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

My 6 year old son loves tornados and everything about them. This book talks about the how, why, when and where and what to do if ever in a tornado. We've had it since Christmas and still read it a few times a week. Definately a good choice for the the "stormchaser" in your family.